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Murdoch: The other hacking story
The Slow Newscast
Murdoch's B-Sky-B Bid and Phone Hacking Scandal
This chapter discusses the suspicious phone calls, meetings, and communications surrounding Rupert Murdoch's lobbying campaign to acquire B Sky B. It explores the connection between News Group, The Telegraph, and the BBC, and the involvement of individuals like Norman Lam, Chris Hune, and Sir Will Lewis. The chapter also delves into the phone hacking scandal, the impact on the investigation of Millie Dowler's murder, and the eventual abandonment of Murdoch's bid due to public outrage.
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